Where I have a different focus from the ancients is in my lack of interest in matter, the metals, that the ancients felt were so necessary for enlightenment and immortality of the soul. The European alchemists commonly referred to this spiritualized form of the metals as the Philosopher's Stone. It really wasn't a stone: it was an elixir (powder) produced from metals. They sought the elixir not so much for spiritual purposes as for monetary ones...transmuting base metals into gold. This was the attitude and intent of the European alchemists.
In contrast, the ancient traditions existing thousands of years earlier sought the elixir for immortality. They desired to transmute mortality into immortality and referred to the powder as the food of the gods, food for the soul. They claimed that the elixir had the potential to purify the body, mind and soul so that the initiate would become a fit receptacle for spiritual enlightenment. This does sound like an easier, smoother and much quicker means than the normal struggle of self-discipline, nutrition, mastery, faith, trust, patience, contemplation and healing of the subconscious garbage that is necessary to remove in today's way of thinking.
The craftsmen who practiced stone masonry and metallurgy kept secrets through hereditary traditions often involving initiatory rites. In ancient Egypt, all of the mines were owned by the royal families and operated under the supervision of the priesthood. Certain metals were considered a sacred science. It was the law of the Egyptians that nobody must divulge these things in writing. The precious metals: gold, silver, copper, antimony, iron, lead and mercury symbolized the 7 planets that they knew about, the 7 divine mountains and this knowledge added secular power to the priesthood and the royal families. To secure positions of power, the elite ruling classes kept strict control over the mining, production and refinement of metals.
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Thursday, November 5, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
The Ancient Spiritual Science
I love to research topics. Alchemy can be approached from various perspectives. This particular blog is from the perspective of a Vedic researcher and scientist, Robert E. Cox. The science of immortality was demonstrated and discussed at length by the ancient Vedic, Egyptian and Hebrew traditions. The doctrine held in common by the three traditions involved a layered model of the universe. The model was such that the overall organization of the physical universe can be described in terms of layers of consciousness, each of which is tied to its fundamental space-time scale.
The ancients believed that to obtain full immortality in the bosom of the Infinite, the soul has to ascend and descend through these layers until it transcends the boundaries of the universe both above and below. For this reason, the system of layers was compared to a divine ladder, or stairway to the sky, on which the soul could ascend and descend. The system was not abstract. It covers the first 33 steps on the stairway to the sky, which take the soul to the shore of this world, marked by the overall form of the super universe, which the ancients compared to the cosmic egg. The ancients mapped out the stages, steps, or layers of consciousness that deliver the soul to the 'shore of the other world', the immortal world of the Supreme Being, which lies beyond the boundaries of the created universe.
The Vedic, Egyptian and Hebrew traditions mapped out a sequence of 42 layers both above and below. Regardless of these tradition differences, they saw eye to eye to leading up to December 2012 and the 42 months that followed afterwards. Although this subject is one that I view from a spiritual and not a material perspective, it is intriguing and will be expanded upon tomorrow.
The ancients believed that to obtain full immortality in the bosom of the Infinite, the soul has to ascend and descend through these layers until it transcends the boundaries of the universe both above and below. For this reason, the system of layers was compared to a divine ladder, or stairway to the sky, on which the soul could ascend and descend. The system was not abstract. It covers the first 33 steps on the stairway to the sky, which take the soul to the shore of this world, marked by the overall form of the super universe, which the ancients compared to the cosmic egg. The ancients mapped out the stages, steps, or layers of consciousness that deliver the soul to the 'shore of the other world', the immortal world of the Supreme Being, which lies beyond the boundaries of the created universe.
The Vedic, Egyptian and Hebrew traditions mapped out a sequence of 42 layers both above and below. Regardless of these tradition differences, they saw eye to eye to leading up to December 2012 and the 42 months that followed afterwards. Although this subject is one that I view from a spiritual and not a material perspective, it is intriguing and will be expanded upon tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
People are distracted by everyday concerns. Distractions do not allow for any kind of serious thought. We must take the time to use the mind and pay attention to the feelings of the heart. Do we really have freedom if our thoughts are conditioned and our behavior robotic? For thousands of years simple truths have been hid from us. No other country is the culprit. No other person, political party or organization. The majority live as robots and are comfortable in the security of their conditioning. Transformation is for each man within himself. It happens when we decide to think independently. The following are a list of questions that beg for answers. Take your time and answer them to your self. If you would like to share them with other readers, please do.
Do you realize that we are terrorists ourselves against the mind, emotions and body? Look at how you handle each area as a normal response.
Do you ever wonder why it has taken humanity so long to spiritually awaken?
Do you really feel you have freedom of thought knowing that information is constantly being stored and acted upon from the subconscious part of the mind?
Do you know truth through thought or feelings and why are feelings filled with enormous amount of information?
Do you have any idea why so many people admire Native People? What do they have that is lacking in today's society?
Do you ever stop and wonder what the intent is behind prophesy?
Do you feel you actually communicate with God?
Do you ever ponder what normal daily activity may erode freedom and the power of your thoughts?
Do you think humanity could actually experience a paradise on earth?
Do you know that depression is usually not recognized as a spiritual depression?
Do you ever evaluate what is a spiritual mistake?
Do you feel human society is on the path of progress or being further degraded?
When we feel with the heart the questions posed, we begin to understand why in every country crime, disease and various disasters are increasing day by day.
Just a thought...
Shirlee
Do you realize that we are terrorists ourselves against the mind, emotions and body? Look at how you handle each area as a normal response.
Do you ever wonder why it has taken humanity so long to spiritually awaken?
Do you really feel you have freedom of thought knowing that information is constantly being stored and acted upon from the subconscious part of the mind?
Do you know truth through thought or feelings and why are feelings filled with enormous amount of information?
Do you have any idea why so many people admire Native People? What do they have that is lacking in today's society?
Do you ever stop and wonder what the intent is behind prophesy?
Do you feel you actually communicate with God?
Do you ever ponder what normal daily activity may erode freedom and the power of your thoughts?
Do you think humanity could actually experience a paradise on earth?
Do you know that depression is usually not recognized as a spiritual depression?
Do you ever evaluate what is a spiritual mistake?
Do you feel human society is on the path of progress or being further degraded?
When we feel with the heart the questions posed, we begin to understand why in every country crime, disease and various disasters are increasing day by day.
Just a thought...
Shirlee
Friday, October 23, 2009
Sacred Number 42 Continued...
In the Vedic tradition, there are 42 stages which are described and symbolically represented. There are 42 flames surrounding the dancing form of Shiva, the Absolute. The 42 triangles of the Shri Yantra, known as the king of all esoteric diagrams and the Shri Lalita, the Divine Feminine. None of this is arbitrary. The 42 stages of the path are archetypal. They characterize all major transformation in consciousness throughout the universe and throughout time.
What we are interested in right now is the 7 year period of purification. This includes the descending path of 42 months extending from June 2009 to December 2012. Be aware that Ego will hold sway over the Self. It will fight for its survival. We are seeing this blatantly demonstrated in politics, religion and other places. This is the 'beast' mentioned in the Book of Revelation. Collective Ego will fight to maintain control and secure its survival in the face of a rising tide of higher consciousness. The seven year battle of purification can be compared to a cosmic battle between the forces of Darkness and Light. Right now during the first half of this period, the forces of Dark ignorance appear to be stronger than the forces of Spirit Light.
In the middle of the seven years, December 2012, the tide will turn. From that point forward, the forces of Light will progressively begin to dominate over the forces of Darkness and in the end, the forces of Darkness will be obliterated. More souls will see and be conscious of the Light during the month of December 2012. It will at that point not completely remove the darkness. As we move into the second 3.5 years, the forces of Light of the Self will become progressively stronger in the collective awareness. The veil of darkness will be progressively removed from human consciousness. This means more and more souls will wake up to the Inner Light of the Self. The nourishers shall inherit the earth.
This battle has been symbolically called 'Armageddon', which represents the final battle between the forces of darkness and light. It is a cosmic battle and the seven year purification period has been foretold for thousands of years by the ancient Vedic scholars and mystics as part of a Divine Plan...a profound transformation in human consciousness. Their interpretation is one of hope and that is why I chose to share it with you.
I will resume writing on 11-2-09. In the meantime, trust and have faith in the Good.
In gratitude,
Shirlee
What we are interested in right now is the 7 year period of purification. This includes the descending path of 42 months extending from June 2009 to December 2012. Be aware that Ego will hold sway over the Self. It will fight for its survival. We are seeing this blatantly demonstrated in politics, religion and other places. This is the 'beast' mentioned in the Book of Revelation. Collective Ego will fight to maintain control and secure its survival in the face of a rising tide of higher consciousness. The seven year battle of purification can be compared to a cosmic battle between the forces of Darkness and Light. Right now during the first half of this period, the forces of Dark ignorance appear to be stronger than the forces of Spirit Light.
In the middle of the seven years, December 2012, the tide will turn. From that point forward, the forces of Light will progressively begin to dominate over the forces of Darkness and in the end, the forces of Darkness will be obliterated. More souls will see and be conscious of the Light during the month of December 2012. It will at that point not completely remove the darkness. As we move into the second 3.5 years, the forces of Light of the Self will become progressively stronger in the collective awareness. The veil of darkness will be progressively removed from human consciousness. This means more and more souls will wake up to the Inner Light of the Self. The nourishers shall inherit the earth.
This battle has been symbolically called 'Armageddon', which represents the final battle between the forces of darkness and light. It is a cosmic battle and the seven year purification period has been foretold for thousands of years by the ancient Vedic scholars and mystics as part of a Divine Plan...a profound transformation in human consciousness. Their interpretation is one of hope and that is why I chose to share it with you.
I will resume writing on 11-2-09. In the meantime, trust and have faith in the Good.
In gratitude,
Shirlee
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Vedic Purification Time Frame
Vedic philosopher researcher and author, Robert E. Cox, states that this past June 2009 pinpointed the time frame in which the new cycle of 42 months began. It is a seven year period of purification, known as Tribulation, which will be brought about by the purifying influence of time. What does this mean? The purifying energy of time is designed to infuse divine consciousness into human consciousness. All the filth and corruption accumulated in our collective psyche and current world system will be purged. This movement can be compared to a period of withdrawal.
All transformations involving purification start with disruption and pain and eventually end in goodness and bliss. The period of change totals seven years. Seven years is divided into two halves of 42 months. Today, until halftime, 2012, is the descending phase when the Intelligent Celestial Light Energy is showering earth. Each phase is 3.5 years each. The seven years is a universal archetype. The 3.5 years after 2012 are called the ascending phase. The two halves complete the seven year period of a 42 month activity. The ancient Vedic explanation differs from 'new age channeling' in terminology and content. Channeled messages state we are ascending in present time.
The number 42 is found in all major scriptures. 42 stages are mentioned in the Egyptian Book of the Dead, a Tribunal of 42 judges, and reciting the 42 negative confessions. There are 42 secret books of Egyptian myth. Hebrew Scriptures, chapter 33 of the Book of Numbers, tells us that the sons of Israel traversed a total of 42 stages on their journey through the wilderness from Egypt, the land of bondage to Canaan, the Promised Land, which represents the land of liberation. The number 42 is significant.
The Zohar of the Jewish tradition of Kabalah originally consisted of 42 letters and is known as the 42 lettered name of God. The creative potential is found in the Book of Genesis in the 42 letters. Kabalah tells us that there are 42 divine emanations known as the descending path. Through the same 42 emanations, the consciousness of a mortal being has the potential to ascend back to the Supreme Godhead. Change adds up to 84 months in a seven year period of transformative energy.
More tomorrow...
All transformations involving purification start with disruption and pain and eventually end in goodness and bliss. The period of change totals seven years. Seven years is divided into two halves of 42 months. Today, until halftime, 2012, is the descending phase when the Intelligent Celestial Light Energy is showering earth. Each phase is 3.5 years each. The seven years is a universal archetype. The 3.5 years after 2012 are called the ascending phase. The two halves complete the seven year period of a 42 month activity. The ancient Vedic explanation differs from 'new age channeling' in terminology and content. Channeled messages state we are ascending in present time.
The number 42 is found in all major scriptures. 42 stages are mentioned in the Egyptian Book of the Dead, a Tribunal of 42 judges, and reciting the 42 negative confessions. There are 42 secret books of Egyptian myth. Hebrew Scriptures, chapter 33 of the Book of Numbers, tells us that the sons of Israel traversed a total of 42 stages on their journey through the wilderness from Egypt, the land of bondage to Canaan, the Promised Land, which represents the land of liberation. The number 42 is significant.
The Zohar of the Jewish tradition of Kabalah originally consisted of 42 letters and is known as the 42 lettered name of God. The creative potential is found in the Book of Genesis in the 42 letters. Kabalah tells us that there are 42 divine emanations known as the descending path. Through the same 42 emanations, the consciousness of a mortal being has the potential to ascend back to the Supreme Godhead. Change adds up to 84 months in a seven year period of transformative energy.
More tomorrow...
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Darkest Before the Dawn
It has been suggested that the unique feature of the coming Golden Age will be the coexistence of advanced spiritual consciousness along with advanced material technologies. For instance, Hubble Space Telescope Center revealed that huge blue streaks surround the Pleiades nebula. Although I received this news from a friend who was listening to the radio, it is of great interest because it confirms my out of body excursions to that area. Spirit and science complimenting each other.
Information will increase in the time to come regarding cooperation as physical and spiritual science work together.
The good part of the heightened energy is the point when we finally are admitted into the larger society of intelligent beings throughout the universe, some of whom are much more advanced than ourselves. This can be strictly on an intellectual and material level or in self-mastery and enlightenment. The new cycle is a long one and changes in our activities are gradual. The amazing part is the a genuine science of consciousness will open up new technologies both mental and physical, beyond our wildest dreams.
This is not a trivial period. We shall soon experience a radical transformation in virtually every aspect of human life...social, economical, political, intellectual and spiritual. The upheaval has begun and will continue to be turbulent and chaotic
and for some very painful. We can find hope in the pattern of change always being darkest before the dawn.
Information will increase in the time to come regarding cooperation as physical and spiritual science work together.
The good part of the heightened energy is the point when we finally are admitted into the larger society of intelligent beings throughout the universe, some of whom are much more advanced than ourselves. This can be strictly on an intellectual and material level or in self-mastery and enlightenment. The new cycle is a long one and changes in our activities are gradual. The amazing part is the a genuine science of consciousness will open up new technologies both mental and physical, beyond our wildest dreams.
This is not a trivial period. We shall soon experience a radical transformation in virtually every aspect of human life...social, economical, political, intellectual and spiritual. The upheaval has begun and will continue to be turbulent and chaotic
and for some very painful. We can find hope in the pattern of change always being darkest before the dawn.
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